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MS Traditional Diploma= 26 credits

Traditional Diploma + Endorsement Requirements:

Distinguished Endorsement:

28 credits
College Prep Curriculum
3.0 GPA
2 Advanced Electives
ACT Subscores

18 in English
22 in Math

One of the following:

1 AP course w/ B or higher & take exam
1 DC course w/ B or higher

Academic Endorsement:

26 credits
College Prep Curriculum
2.5 GPA
2 Advanced Electives
One of the following:

ACT Subscores of 17 in English & 19 in Math
Take Essentials or SREB Math/English Senior year

One of the following:

1 AP course w/ C or higher & take exam
1 DC course w/ C or higher

Career Tech & JROTC Endorsement:

26 credits
2.5 GPA
Silver on WorkKeys
4 credits of CCTI or ROTC
One of the following:

1 DC course
Work Based Learning/Internship
Earn National Credential
1 AP course
NOCTI/JROTC Leadership & Employability Skills Credential

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Attendance & Credits

Students can have no more than 4 absences for term (9 week) classes and no more than 8 absences for semester classes.
Any days over will result in students NOT earning credit(s) for classes. They will receive a 64/F or their actual grade, whichever is lower.
Parent notes/doctor excuses for absences can only be accepted DURING THE MONTH OF THE ABSENCE/CHECKOUT/CHECKIN
Parent notes/excuses need to be turned into Office 1 (Guidance) on the day the student returns. No later than by the LAST DAY Friday of the month in which they were absent.
Seat time can be made up:

After school, Tue.-Thu., 3:41-4:30pm (transportation provided)
Saturday D-Hall, 8-11am (Must be on time & must sign up by Fri. morning of each week in Office 2)
Fall/Spring Intercession, 8am-12pm (transportation provided)

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MS Scholar & Tech Master

MS Scholars requires 80 hours of community service, 19 ACT or 36 ASVAB, 1 math above Alg II, 2.5 GPA, 95% attendance since 9th gr., Chemistry + 2 Sciences above Bio I, World Geo, and 2 Advanced Electives or 5th math/science or 2 DC/AP courses + core curriculum
Tech Master requires 4 CTE credits, Geometry, 2 Sciences above Bio I,80 community service, 19 ACT, + core curriculum
No scholarship money with these but tells employers/business leaders that you’ve done more than what is required.

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MS Scholars Requirements

80 hours of community service
Minimum of 19 ACT Composite Score
2.5 cumulative high school GPA on a 4.0 scale
95% school attendance during 4 years of high school (no more than 36 days total)
No out-of-school suspension
Curriculum Requirements:

4 English credits
4 Math credits ( Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, & a higher math are required)
4 Science credits (Chemistry required)
4 Social Studies credits (Geography required)
2 Advanced Electives (2 yrs foreign language, 5th Math or Science, or 2 DC classes

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MS TECH Scholars Requirements

80 hours of community service
Minimum of 19 ACT Composite Score or 36 ASVAB Score, or Silver on WorkKeys
2.5 cumulative high school GPA on a 4.0 scale
95% school attendance during 4 years of high school (no more than 36 days total)
No out-of-school suspension
Earn an MDE approved Industry National Certification
Curriculum Requirements:

4 English credits
3 Math credits ( Algebra I, 1 math above Alg I, & Geometry are required)
3 Science credits (Biology I & 2 courses above Bio I are required)
3 Social Studies credits
4 CCTI credits in the same area of study

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Graduating with Honors

Complete the MDE graduation requirements for a Traditional Diploma or higher endorsement with:

A 86.5-93.4 GPA (Grade Point Average) for HONORS
A 93.5 and above GPA for HIGHEST HONORS

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ACT WorkKeys Info

The ACT WorkKeys tests is to measure a person’s abilities in a variety of workplace skills so that potential employers can see their strengths and weaknesses in professional areas.
The WorkKeys levels are Bronze, Silver, Gold, & Platinum
There are 3 sections to complete: Applied Math, Graphic Literacy, & Workplace Documents
In each section, you must score the following to earn a level:

All 3s for Bronze, 4s for Silver, 5s for Gold, 6s or above for Platinum
FYI: If you score two 4s and one 5, you will have earned a Silver

CCTI and JROTC diploma endorsements REQUIRE a Silver level or higher.
The WorkKeys test is administered to Freshmen & Junior CCR students in the Fall & Spring.
Seniors wanting to either 1) take the WorkKeys for the 1st time or 2) you’d like to retake specific sections to attempt to score Silver or above, may contact their counselor of The Test Coordinator, Ms. Jayme Nobles (room 708) or email her at jsnobles@pgsd.ms.

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State of Mississippi Financial Aid Grants

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HELP Grant Details:

H- Higher

E- Education

L- Legislative

P- Plan for Needy Students

Program Overview:

This grant (does NOT have to be paid back) was created by the Mississippi Legislature, this program is designed to provide tuition assistance to qualified students whose financial need, as demonstrated by federal student aid eligibility, will not be met with gift aid from other sources. The program provides full tuition to qualified students for up to four years.

To Apply – New Applicants:

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is required for all applicants and will serve as one of two required residency documents.
Complete the online application. The online application must be completed each and every academic year for which the applicant seeks aid.
Submit required supporting documents.

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Things to Remember!

When you apply to a college, send a transcript! (Transcript request on school website or see/email Ms. Machado)
Share your acceptance letters and scholarship offers with Guidance (all of them, even if you aren’t attending that school or accepting the scholarship)
The ACT is the primary way to earn scholarships. The higher the score, the more money offered.
If you qualify for free/reduced lunch, you are eligible for college application & ACT fee waivers.
If you’re interested in workforce or military, see Ms. Stubbs in the Career Center.